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could have been temporary, and the country “ could have risen again ”. but the dynasty could not recover, and because the mongols refused to fill the power vacuum, no viable center emerged in the immediate aftermath. as a result, several minor states fought it out for supremacy for the better part of the 14th century. it was only in the late 14th century that two relatively strong powers emerged in the irrawaddy basin, restoring some semblance of normalcy. the vast region surrounding the irrawaddy valley would continue to be made up of several small tai @ - @ shan states well into the 16th century. perhaps the most